US Bridges

West 53 ST over Train Ave Conrail RR

Poor

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · North of Clark Ave. · Structure no. 1870092

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
493 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
1993 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 53 ST over Train Ave Conrail RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West 53 ST over Train Ave Conrail RR in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,606 by 2013. The structure is 493 ft (150.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest 53 ST
CrossesTrain Ave Conrail RR
LocationNorth of Clark Ave.
RouteCity Street 2742
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47224, -81.72278
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length493 ft (150.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (1993)
Projected traffic8,606 by 2013
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West 53 ST over Train Ave Conrail RR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 53 ST over Train Ave Conrail RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does West 53 ST over Train Ave Conrail RR carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is West 53 ST over Train Ave Conrail RR?

The structure is 493 ft (150.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns West 53 ST over Train Ave Conrail RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.